Retro Console/Game Collecting Thread

[shogunofharlem3]

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I work at Goodwill. We've been getting a ton of older consoles lately that have been donated. Lots of SNES, NES, Genesis, even N64 and a couple of 360s. Got lucky on Saturday night and was able to score a Dreamcast with 4 controllers plus the fishing rod controller for $50 and it works! Still had Fire Pro D which I had imported years ago. Popped in the DCX then Firepro and it booted right up. Now just need some VMUs and a VGA box.

I'll try to dig up the rules somewhere, assuming you are over 21, otherwise, I will not. But we had the best Drinkin' Fishin' game ever using the rod and Sega Marine Fishing. Oh man, it a trouble. And soooo much fun.

[ddtrane]

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When I finally decided to cut back on my system collecting, I donated my Sega CDX and my Sega Nomad to the Goodwill. Whoever found those are in total disbelief.

[DJ]

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After almost pulling the trigger on an Xbox One, I decided to stick with my 360 (picked up a newer 250 GB model a couple of years ago) and have rapidly built up my collection of non-sports games that I had yet to check out.

First game up is Alan Wake. Finished the first chapter in one sitting and I'm hooked on the game.

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Went to my local retro store to support Small Business Saturday, and picked up some GBA games I had been looking for for a long time, including the first Advance Wars.

Almost picked up an N64, especially when I saw a copy of No Mercy for $10, but decided to pass because I just don't have the time to add another gaming system into my current schedule. The N64 was $50, which I thought was a fair price.

[PhilliesFan13]

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Speaking of Sega Genesis.....

Aladdin for the win.

Best Genesis game ever.

[DJ]

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Speaking of Sega Genesis.....

Aladdin for the win.

Best Genesis game ever.

I thought people were pulling my leg back in the day, but yeah, that game is actually a lot of fun.

[PAPERNUT]

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Anyone else got one of these? Heard only 5,000 were released in the US at the time. I got lucky and still have mine along with my Dreamcast and NES in my collection. Had an Atari up till college, but came home to find it thrown out....

[Spear]

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I started collecting earlier this year. I tend to focus on sports games and other games that I would play. Most collectors would consider my focus on sports game as a waste of time. But it certainly doesn't break the bank!

Consoles I currently have:

N64
Genesis
Dreamcast
Playstation (PSX and PSone versions)
PSP
PS Vita
PS2
PS3
PS4
Xbox
Xbox 360
Super Famicom (Japanese).

Here is my list of games: http://www.sortitapps.com/items.php?...ype=videogames

Collecting is a pure nostalgia fix. It brings back a simpler time and I still have friends wanting to pop in NHL 94 or NBA Jam on the Genesis. The current gen games are nice but the gameplay of the past doesn't get old!

I love collecting sports games to see the old rosters and finding game modes that have long been forgotten (example: expansion drafts in NHL 2000 and Triple Play series).

[DJ]

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Wife picked me up some nice PS2, GBA and DS games for Christmas.

PS2
Gran Turismo 4
Ultimate Spider-Man

GBA
Mario Kart Super Circuit
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

DS
Sonic Rush
Sonic Rush Adventure
Nostalgia
Super Princess Peach

[DJ]

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Back in the PSP game, as I picked up a used (a couple of minor surface scratches on the back. Screen in excellent condition) black 2001 model today.

Got some games as well:
Split Second
Field Commander
Silent Hill Origins
Hot Shots Golf Open Tee 2
Metal Gear Ac!d

PSP is great to collect for now, as most games can be found for under $10-15.

[Cheese2121]

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I recently scored an N64 from a Goodwill. It was the first system of my childhood (I am a youngin'..). I also got a copy of Zelda, Ocarina of Time. Somehow through all my time on that console, I never got around to playing through it. Hopefully sometime in the future, I will be able to sit down with it.

[DJ]

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Picked up a Sega Gensis (model 2. The Genesis 3 I wanted didn't work) and a few games:

Sonic 1-3 (also got the Sonic & Knuckles attachment)
Vectorman
Mutant League Football
NBA Jam

Also a couple of NES games:
Skate Or Die 2
Carmen Sandiego

[Fresh Tendrils]

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How much do you guys think is reasonable for retro consoles - specifically Genesis and PS2?

I found a Sega this weekend at an antique mall for $50 which included the console and two controllers.

Also - how can you hook them up without having a boob-tube?

[mike24forever]

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I'm really enjoying playing the sport titles on my Original Xbox. I had NFL 2K5, and NFL Fever 2003 when my brother in law gave it to me 2 months ago. Now I have All-Star Baseball 2005, High Heat 2004, Links, NHL Rivals, Inside Drive and my favourite game ever MVP 05. These games hold up well. I enjoy the fact that you put in the disc and just play. No downloading new titles. Also, when I play The Show and other current gen games, you really appreciate the jump in graphics.

I forgot All-Star baseball have generated counts. It's amazing some of the features these games had back then.

[DJ]

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How much do you guys think is reasonable for retro consoles - specifically Genesis and PS2?

I found a Sega this weekend at an antique mall for $50 which included the console and two controllers.

Also - how can you hook them up without having a boob-tube?

That's about what you'd expect to pay for a Genesis in today's market.

You could connect with an RF connecter, but I don't know how good of quality the image on your screen would be. You can find a good SDTV by going to Goodwill/Pawn Shops or hit up a local garage sale as people always seem to be selling them. My neighbor is moving and he gave me one of his TV's.

[PhilliesFan13]

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How much do you guys think is reasonable for retro consoles - specifically Genesis and PS2?

I found a Sega this weekend at an antique mall for $50 which included the console and two controllers.

Also - how can you hook them up without having a boob-tube?

It is possible using the cable connector on an HDTV but it looks like garbage. Hooked my SNES to my 51" Samsung plasma once and it looked horrible. Way too pixelated.

I still have an old 27" RCA floor TV that swivels strictly for my old gaming systems. Thing is almost 25 years old and still works pretty well.

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